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Principal Software Engineer Lead, Gameplay Systems - Minecraft

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a high-performing team to deliver gameplay systems for Minecraft, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer Lead (Gameplay Systems)

Builds

Gameplay systems for Minecraft

Domain

Gaming / Entertainment

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Java, JavaScript, people management, technical strategy, code design, debugging, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

experience with game/entertainment technologies, native applications, delivering timely high-quality products

Technologies

C++, Java, JavaScript

Responsibilities

Own technical strategy for gameplay systems, coach engineers to design elegant solutions, partner with Product Managers and stakeholders, communicate technical direction and tradeoffs

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with people management

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